Martin Scarsden returns in Chris Hammer's latest thriller, Legacy. Join us as we uncover the story behind Martin's return at this In Conversation event with one of Australia's leading crime writers.
In the novel, Martin is fleeing an assassination attempt but lands in even more trouble. Now on the run in the outback, he questions whether the desert will save him - or bury him.
But who wants to kill him and why? Can he discover their deadly motives and turn the tables?
In a dramatic finale, Martin finds his fate linked to the disgraced ex-wife of a football icon, a fugitive wanted for a decades-old murder, and two nineteenth-century explorers from a legendary expedition.
Martin Scarsden faces his most perilous, challenging and intriguing assignment yet.
Free. Bookings required. For adults. Arrive at 11:15 AM for an 11:30 AM start. Chris will sign copies of his book at our event. Book sales at the event courtesy of QBD The Bookshop.
About the author
Chris Hammer is a leading Australian author of crime fiction. His first novel, Scrublands, was an instant bestseller when it was published in mid-2018. It won the prestigious UK Crime Writers Association John Creasey Award for best debut crime novel in 2019 and was shortlisted for various awards in Australia and the United States. Scrublands and subsequent books have been sold into translation in multiple languages, and made into a hit television series. His follow-up books — Silver (2019), Trust (2020), Treasure & Dirt (2021), The Tilt (2022), The Seven (2023) and The Valley (2024)—are also bestsellers, and all have been shortlisted for major literary prizes. Legacy is Chris's eighth book.
Before turning to fiction, Chris was a journalist for more than 30 years, dividing his career between covering Australian federal politics and international affairs. He reported from more than 30 countries on six continents with SBS TV, while in Canberra his roles included chief political correspondent for The Bulletin, senior writer for The Age and online political editor for the Sydney Morning Herald.
Chris has also written two non-fiction books, The River (2010; 2025) and The Coast (2012). He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Charles Sturt University and a master's degree in international relations from the Australian National University.